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    Recommendation for HTPC/Gaming new GPU

    Hi All, Lately I've been trying to use my onboard GPU (the one of the Core i5-2400S CPU) in order to play games and got a very low end gaming experience. I'd like to add a new GPU that will handle games like Crysis, Fifa2011 etc., but still in Idle or when displaying a FullHD/BR movie will be...
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    Quiet GPU for Silverstone GD05

    Hi All, I've bought lately a passive 5670 from Sapphire and the heatsink was too high for the case. I'd like to get an equal/higher performance non-passive GPU which should be quiet as possible if not loaded (<20dBA) and of course it should fit the case height. Any ideas? (It's a i5-2400S CPU...
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    Passive GPU advice needed

    Hi all, Lately I've bought the following components and finally built it (HTPC/Gaming PC purpose): CPU Intel Core i5-2400S 2.50GHz (65W, 6MB Cache, DDR3-1333 memory limit) CPU Cooler Scythe Big Shuriken Low Profile CPU Cooler SCBSK-1000 MOB P8H67-M EVO GPU Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 5670 Ultimate...
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    SOS ... 1 Chassis fan connector with 3 chassis fans

    Hi All, I'm currently building my HTPC with the following relevant components: Case - Silverstone GD05 MOB - Asus P8H67-M EVO PSU - Enermax Modu87+ 500W I have only 1xChassis Fan connector on my MOB (uATX) but I have 3 Chassis fans ... where should I connect them?
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    G.Skill Ripjaws with H67 Motherboard

    Hi All, Recently I've bought a sandy bridge CPU (i5-2400S, yes I know the SATA problem) and a G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 DDR3 1333 CL8 (F3-10666CL8D-4GBRM) memory. Do they get along together? which H67 mATX motherboard (Gigabyte or Asus only) is compatible with them both?
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    Need few more components for HTPC/Mid-level Gaming system

    Need your help guys in buying few more components for my new HTPC ... Already bought: (won't be changed) CPU Intel Core i5-2400S 2.50GHz - 65W (yes ... I know ...) CPU Cooler Scythe Big Shuriken Low Profile CPU Cooler SCBSK-1000 SSD OCZ VERTEX 30GB HDD SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ...
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    Help me to complete this puzzle ... SB HTPC System

    Hi, I have already bought few components for my future-to-be HTPC/Light gaming system, I need your help in deciding what to buy in order to fulfill the whole components. Already bought: CPU Intel Core i5-2400S 2.50GHz - 65W CPU Cooler Scythe Big Shuriken Low Profile CPU Cooler SCBSK-1000...
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    SSD for a new/old system?

    Hi All, 6 Months ago I bought a SATA II SSD (OCZ Vertex 30GB) in order to attach it to a future build system (which I only recently ordered - i5-2400S SB system). Now, when I see the performance, capacities and prices of the current SSD models It seems like I should buy a new one for the new...
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    Best current passive GPU for HTPC

    Hi, I'm going to build an i5 Core HTPC with a Silverstone GD05 case (with gaming capabilities, no SLI requirement) and would like to have the best current passive GPU. what is your recommendation?
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    HTPC Build for under 2000$

    Approximate Purchase Date: Soon, might be the current/next month. Would it be better to wait? Budget Range: <$2000 System Usage from Most to Least Important: HTPC, Gaming, Graphic applications (3D Rendering, Photo retouch etc ...), Other random stuff Parts Not Required: Listed below Preferred...
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    Final setup ... any last changes?

    Hi All, After two-three months of digging in many forums, reading some magazines this is the final setup I've came up with for my HTPC. Main Uses (while connected to 42" LCD and Onkyo TX-SR607) - Play smoothly any new audio/video format and support bitstreaming - Play mid-level graphic games -...
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    Scythe Big Shuriken and Shuriken Rev. B

    Hi All, I'm currently planning my next HTPC and would like to install the most silent heatsink/cooler in it using the Silverstone Grandia GD05 case. First, I would like to know what is the difference between Big Shuriken and Shuriken Rev. B? Second, In case money is not an issue and I won't...
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    Which SSD will suit my new system?

    Hi, I'm going to build a new HTPC and would like to install Win7 and my apps on SSD but I have alimited budget for it. I need it to be fast and reliable and cost less than 150$ (will 30GB be enough?) I need your opinion regading this issue. BTW - does someone knows SanDisk SSDs? how are they?
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    HTPC Case with 120mm fans

    Hi all, As a starter I'm looking for a good HTPC case that is running 120mm fans inside (good air flow and quiet enough not to be heard) that will fit the following components - - CPU: i3-530 - MoB: Support ATX / mATX / Both (might be GA-P55-UD4P or GA-H55M-USB3) - GPU: Passive (might be...
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    Low profile silent heatsink+Fan for HTPC

    Hi All "Coolers" ... :) I'm going to build an i3 (530/540) or i5 (750) HTPC system which will be used mostly for watch Full HD movies, hearing lossless music (attached to Onkyo-607 receiver) and playing a low/mid level graphic games. I'd like to find the optimal CPU heatsink + fan (low...